Burt

German
"noble, bright"
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Burt Origin and Meaning

The name Burt is a boy's name.

Burt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Burton, which meant 'fortified settlement' or 'fortress town.' The name gained notable popularity in the mid-20th century in English-speaking countries, partly influenced by famous bearers like actor Burt Lancaster and director Burt Reynolds. Burt conveys a strong, no-nonsense character with its short, one-syllable structure. The name peaked in popularity during the 1930s-1960s and has gradually become less common since, giving it a vintage appeal now associated with that era. Burt balances masculine simplicity with a touch of retro charm, making it appealing to those who appreciate straightforward, traditional male names with historical substance.

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Famous People Named Burt

  • Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds
    American actor
  • Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster
    American actor
  • Burt Freeman Bacharach
    American singer, composer, songwriter
  • Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis
    Jr.), American actor
  • Ingram Berg "Burt" Shavitz
    American beekeeper and businessman, founder of Burt's Bees
  • Burt Shevelove
    American playwright and lyricist
  • Burt Van Horn
    U.S. Congressman from New York
  • Burt Young (born Gerald Tommaso DeLouise)
    American actor
  • Burton Edwin "Burt" Shotton
    American baseball player
  • Burt Lacklen Talcott
    U.S. Congressman from California
  • Burton Hill "Burt" Mustin
    American actor
  • Burt Carlton Hooton
    American baseball pitcher
  • Burt "Butch" Baskin
    American cofounder of Baskin Robbins

The name Burt in Pop Culture

  • Engelburt "Burt" Chance
    character on TV's "Raising Hope"
  • Burt Gervasi
    character on TV's "The Sopranos"
  • Burt Gummer
    character on the Tremors film series and TV series
  • Burt Hummel
    character on TV's Glee
  • Burt
    turtle character on animated series "Danger Rangers"
  • Burt DeLaughter
    character from movie "Ghosts of Mississippi"
  • Burt's Bees
    natural health and beauty products